Anglo-Irish conference

Anglo-Irish conference; ENGLAND BV Two policemen standing chatting in London deserted area N Ireland CMS Policeman standing on guard (wearing Office bullet proof jacket) Horseguards CMS Gun in policeman's holster Parade CMS Sir Patrick Mayhew MP (N Ireland Sec) along towards with Dick Spring (Eire Foreign Min) & they shake junior ministers CMS Dick Spring (Eire Foreign Minister) speaking press SOT - there has been momentum since 31.8.94 (date of IRA ceasefire announcement) & I think we can keep it going CMS SIDE ENG cameramen at work CMS Spring & Mayhew standing for photocall ZOOM IN Sir Patrick Mayhew MP (N Ireland Sec) speaking press SOT - we want to press on as quickly as possible but this is too important for fixed timetables NIGHT Heathrow LA MS PM John Major down British Airways plane Airport steps (returning from S Africa) TILT DOWN & greeted (followed by wife Norma) INT Newbury CMS Andrew Hunter MP (Chairman, Tory Backbench N Ireland Cttee) intvwd SOT - hope PM Major is right / need period of time to evaluate the situation but hope PM is right in thinking talks with Sinn Fein could take place by Christmas Irish MS Spring standing with Tony Blair MP (Labour Embassy Party Leader) answering press questions ZOOM IN Spring SOT (Blair next) - welcome PM's remarks - shows resolve ...